Who were the top performers in Section II athletics from Monday Jan. 25 through Sunday Jan. 31? Submit your nominations here. Perhaps your selection and comment will be in the paper Thursday.

At the right, Shenendehowa senior wrestling standout John Belanger registered a win Thursday and helped the Plainsmen (17-1, 7-0) capture the Suburban Council championship with a 38-15 triumph over the Garnet Raiders (29-3, 6-1).

Belanger improved to 30-1 on the season with a victory over Brandon Guthrie.

Will we see Belanger, who is headed to West Point, make the nomination list this week?

Bethlehem goaltender Alex Cooper made 39 saves in a shutout 2-0 victory against CBA. He also leads the section with a .938 save percentage and 1.76 goals against average. For a suprise first place team Cooper has made a difference.

Freshman Brad Burns of Hoosick Falls beat the number one and number two seeded Seniors and won the 152 lb weight class at the Wasaren League Tournament on Saturday. Burns, who was seeded third, beat the number two seeded wrestler in the semi finals – in double overtime – and in the finals he beat the number one seed also in overtime.

I believe John Halligan of Cairo Durham should be nominated. He is on fire from the 3 point line and in the zone. Our coach wiped snow on him to see if it would make him cold and he is still on fire. Congrats John you made a few 3’s!